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Trump dropped IRS suit in deal to create $1.776B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Trump dropped IRS suit in deal to create $1.776B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Summary

The Justice Department started a new fund worth nearly $1.8 billion to prevent misuse of government power after President Donald Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion. This fund will provide money and formal apologies to people who settle certain cases.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
  • The lawsuit was settled with an agreement to create a $1.776 billion fund.
  • The fund is called an “anti-weaponization fund.”
  • The fund will pay money to people who reach settlements in relevant cases.
  • The fund will also issue formal apologies to those who qualify.
  • The Justice Department launched the fund on Monday.
  • The goal is to prevent the misuse or weaponizing of government agencies in legal matters.
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